Accreditation

Vesalius College is registered with the Flemish government of Belgium as an institution of higher education, and its bachelor’s degrees are equivalent to a fully-recognised bachelor’s degree issued by a Flemish University. Vesalius College is a participant in the Bologna Process, the reform effort designed to standardise higher education throughout Europe. In accordance with the Bologna declaration, Vesalius College offers 3-year European bachelor programmes and calculates coursework in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. The 4 Bachelor’s degree programmes of Vesalius College have been granted accredited status by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO, Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie). This official organisation was established by international treaty between the Flemish and the Dutch governments to ensure the quality of higher education in both the Netherlands and Flanders. More information on the accreditation of Vesalius College’s undergraduate degrees can be accessed through the official government website regarding higher education in Flanders: